Bangladesh: Potatoes of Thakurgaon garner global market’s attention
High quality potatoes produced by Thakurgaon farmers could garner the attention of overseas consumers.
Asia 23/02/2025
México: Productores solicitan al gobierno que aplique aranceles a la papa estadounidense
El dirigente nacional de los paperos, Gildardo González Saldívar, afirmó que no habría escasez del alimento en el país
Latam 23/02/2025
Germany: The potato, a traditional product of the German diet, is experiencing a new boom
Potato consumption in Germany is experiencing a new boom after this traditional product of German cuisine lost popularity in recent decades.
Europa 23/02/2025
Italy: Potatoes Forever Survey, Potatoes Remain a “Must” for Consumers
Potatoes are an essential food in Italians’ shopping: this is confirmed by the second edition of the Potatoes Forever! survey – the campaign co-financed by the European Union and promoted in Italy by UNAPA
Europa 23/02/2025
Bangladesh: Frustration grows among Kurigram’s potato farmers as bumper yield, exports fail to bring profit
Farmers say that potatoes are currently selling for Tk 10-12 per kg in the wholesale market, well below the cost of production
Asia 23/02/2025
UK: McCain steps in to fund UK farmers hit by flooding and other challenges
The UK’s largest frozen potato product manufacturer, McCain Foods, will increase its financial support for farmers over the next three years by £30m, as they grapple with challenges including climate change.
Europa 23/02/2025
Tunisia returns potatoes imported from Turkey!
Tunisia has returned 2,500 tonnes of potatoes imported from Türkiye on the grounds that they contained bacteria considered "dangerous" to health, according to the Zamanarabic website.
Africa 23/02/2025
Egypt sets record for potato exports to Greece
Egypt continues to increase its potato exports to Greece, reports EastFruit. In the MY 2023/24, over 156,000 tons of ware potatoes were imported into Greece from Egypt, valued at $64 million.
Africa 23/02/2025